2023 · RECOGNITION
GVI Vanguard Award nomination
UYC’s archive records a 2023 GVI Vanguard Award nomination for going beyond the call of duty in youth violence prevention.
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NEWS & PRESS
Stories about
work that matters.
Explore published coverage and recognition, plus ways to connect with the UYC team.
01UYC ARCHIVEUrban Youth Conservation steers young people from gang life
An early account of UYC’s gang-diversion work and the lived experience behind its approach.
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02UYC ARCHIVETrauma and crime: The hidden epidemic
Coverage of Ferome Brown, UYC and Project LIFE in community violence intervention.
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03UYC ARCHIVERenting can be tough for reformed gang members
Reporting on housing barriers, reentry and credible community support.
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04UYC ARCHIVEGVI Vanguard Award nomination
UYC’s archive records a nomination recognizing work beyond the call of duty in youth violence prevention.
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05UYC ARCHIVEMichelle A. Brown-Williams at NDSU
Lady Bug’s campus appearance connected Black Lives Matter with UYC’s 8:46 community-awareness work.
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The work,
seen from outside.
Reporting that documents UYC’s community roots, Ferome Brown’s credible leadership and the people and systems surrounding the work.
01STAR TRIBUNE
Renting can be tough for reformed gang members
Libor Jany reported on the barriers facing people rebuilding their lives after gang involvement, including housing, reentry and the need for credible community support.
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Trauma and crime: The hidden epidemic
FOX 9 featured Ferome Brown, UYC and Minneapolis Project LIFE in its reporting on trauma-informed approaches to violent-crime intervention.
2018 · READ THE COVERAGE ↗03MINNPOST
After positive results, Minneapolis looks to extend anti-violence program
Coverage of Minneapolis Group Violence Intervention and the community-based work helping the city respond to violence with credible relationships and coordinated support.
UYC ARCHIVE · VIEW ARCHIVE RECORD ↗04MPR NEWS
Urban Youth Conservation program steers kids from gang life
Dan Olson reported on UYC’s early gang-diversion work, the demand from young people seeking another path and the lived experience behind the organization’s approach.
UYC ARCHIVE · READ THE COVERAGE ↗FROM THE UYC ARCHIVE
Coverage &
recognition.
2022 · RECOGNITION
Black Businessman of the Year
UYC’s archive records the Black Businessman of the Year recognition and a feature as the first African American male on the cover of Black Business Enterprise Magazine.
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Minnesota Black Business Ball nominations
UYC’s archive records nominations for Humanitarian of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year and Youth Violence Prevention of the Year.
CURRENT — DOCUMENTATION REVIEW IN PROGRESSARCHIVE · COMMUNITY VOICE
Michelle A. Brown-Williams at NDSU
UYC’s archive highlights Michelle A. Brown-Williams—“Lady Bug”—speaking at North Dakota State University in connection with Black Lives Matter and UYC’s 8:46 community-awareness work.
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- Community violence intervention
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